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February 20, 2024

SC man faces murder charges in trans woman's killing, marking first federal gender-based hate crime trial

The first federal trial over a hate crime based on gender identity is set to begin in South Carolina. Daqua Lameek Ritter is accused of killing a transgender woman in 2019.

February 20, 2024

European Union considers plan by Poland's government to address democratic concerns

The European Union is considering a plan proposed by Poland's new government to address concerns about democratic erosion, potentially ending years of conflict.

February 20, 2024

Trial begins in Rome for Egyptian security officials accused of student's abduction and murder

In 2016, Italian doctoral student Giulio Regeni was abducted and killed in Cairo. Four Egyptian security officials, accused in his death, have gone on trial.

February 20, 2024

White House allocates $5.8 billion for water infrastructure projects across US

The Biden administration has allocated an additional $5.8 billion for water infrastructure projects across the U.S., funded by the bipartisan infrastructure law.

February 19, 2024

Wisconsin Gov. Evers signs new legislative maps into law after Republicans pass them

Wisconsin Democratic Gov. Tony Evers signed new legislative district maps into law on Monday in a move that is hailed as a political victory for Democrats.

February 19, 2024

Former Bank of China chairman indicted on bribery charges following investigation

The former chairman of the Bank of China, Liu Liange, has been indicted on bribery charges as part of Chinese leader Xi Jinping's ongoing anti-corruption campaign.

February 19, 2024

Migrant convicted of manslaughter in fatal English Channel crossing attempt that killed 4

Ibrahima Bah, a migrant from Senegal, has been found guilty of manslaughter after attempting to pilot an overcrowded inflatable dingy across the English Channel to the U.K.

February 19, 2024

US man confesses to murder and rape in assault near famous German castle

A 31-year-old American man has admitted to charges of murder and rape in a trial in Germany after pushing two U.S. women down a ravine near Neuschwanstein castle last year.

February 17, 2024

Idaho passes laws instituting death penalty for child rapists, outlawing AI-generated child pornography

Idaho's legislature approved a bill allowing the death penalty for child sex crimes under 12 and another enabling prosecution of AI users in child pornography cases.

February 16, 2024

Trump's penalty could cause NY biz exodus to FL, as New York State becomes 'legal banana republic': experts

After Judge Engoron handed down a massive penalty against Donald Trump, the Trump Organization and top executives, several analysts called out the potential for business exodus.